River Bend Boat Club

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River Bend Boat Club is a private club located on the Black River in South Haven, Michigan.

 

Membership- There are currently two waiting lists to become a new member.  There is a list for City of South Haven residents and a list for non-residents.  The club must keep a ratio of 2 of every 3 members is a resident.  To submit your application for membership, you MUST be sponsored by a member, then fill out the application and return it to the address listed on the form.  Applications can only be obtained from a current member.  Thanks! 

Upcoming Events
 
June 18, 2009- Harborfest
 
August 6-9, 2009- Blueberry Festival

News
 
Free Fishing Weekends
Summer: June 13 - 14, 2009
Winter: February 14 - 15, 2009
Two Days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan's premiere outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE!
 
 

 

Getting the Lead Out

Non-lead fishing tackle is an effective alternative, and it protects loons, eagles and other wildlife


Lead is a toxic metal that, in sufficient quantities, has adverse effects on the nervous and reproductive systems of animals. Found in most fi shing jigs and
sinkers, this metal is poisoning wildlife such as loons and eagles.


Tackling the problem:
Anglers can now use sinkers and jigs made from non-poisonous materials such as tin, bismuth, steel, and tungsten-nickel alloy. And these alternatives are becoming easier to find at sporting goods retailers
and on the Internet.


Hook, line and sinker:
When lead sinkers and jigs are lost through broken
line or other means, birds can inadvertently eat them. Water birds like loons and swans can swallow lead when they scoop up pebbles from the bottom of a lake or river to help grind their food. They can also ingest lead by eating fish which have themselves swallowed lead tackle. 


The dangers of lead poisoning:

A bird with lead poisoning will have physical and
behavioral changes, including loss of balance, gasping, tremors, and impaired ability to fly, mate and nest. Loons die within two to three weeks after swallowing a lead sinker or jig.


Weather Report

South Haven weather

 


Lake Michigan Report

Coastwatch

Recreational Fishing Report

 


Websites of Interest

www.southhavenmi.com

Purchase Your Fishing License on-line

Bob's Processing 

South Haven Steelheaders Chapter

National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest

Office Of Coast Survey

Animated Knots

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DNR Handbook

Marine Radio- VHF- FM

Great Lakes Towing

The Gene Hanselman Foundation

 

Member Photo Album

 

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